WAFFLES -15544

Waffles

Hello, my name is Waffles. My animal id is #15544. I am a male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Dec-2017.

Waffles is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we suggest that Waffles would be best suited to an adult only dog experienced home.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

A volunteer writes: I love his name, so cute! Waffles is a handsome boy, and the color of nice crisp waffles (of course)! And, like a perfectly made waffle, he’s crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. He’s quiet in his kennel, attracting attention by being the quiet one in a row of barking dogs, sitting up front by his door. Easily leashed, we’re out the door quickly so he can go potty, and we’re off to the park. Squirrels and birds have no interest for Mr. Waffles, and we actually walked right into a group of pigeons snacking on some feed a person left for them. I could almost hear him apologize for disturbing their meal! Waffles showed how smart he is by perfectly stepping out of tangles when I had him tethered for photos. Smart boy! Waffles likes to observe everything going on around him in the park, angling for better views of people walking by, other dogs, kids, you name it. Off leash in a pen, he loved his hellos to a dog in an adjoining pen, clearly wanting to meet, and in his first group play session, greeted his female partner politely and enjoyed some play when solicited. Waffles is a well built, stocky dog, getting the feel for this new place. I’m looking forward to spending more time with him as he reveals his personality, but mostly I’m looking forward to him wagging his tail as he leaves the building with his new person/family. Another volunteer writes: Handsome is, as handsome does..I have no idea what that means, but Waffles is one handsome dog. Easily leashed, he graciously stops at each kennel on our way out to wag his tail, say hello, and I can imagine him assuring each dog that they would be walked next! He’s such a good sport! Ignoring some small yappy dogs we passed in the park, the squirrels scurrying about get his attention as he watches them run by. Waffles has done well in playgroup, enjoying a good romp with his female buddies. A coat against the cold, a good ear scratch and a canine friend or two and Waffles is ready to find his new home. Our stocky, oh so handsome boy invites you to stop by today.

Details on my behavior are…

Upon intake, Waffles did not allow me to approach him to suddenly or collar him. Waffles would growl and bark if I tried to collar him or scan for a microchip. Waffles would approach me and sniff me but would move away and growl if I tried further interaction.

Date of Intake: 12/6/2017

Basic Information:: Waffles is approximately a 2 year old brown and white male large breed dog. Waffles was found as a stray on the night of 12/05/2017 and was surrendered the next day because finder was not sure of his behavior with children. Waffles has no injuries or health problems.

Previously lived with:: Unknown

How is this dog around strangers?: Waffles approached finder’s boyfriend when called with a wagging tail. Waffles allowed finder and boyfriend to pet him and bring him home.

How is this dog around children?: Waffles was not allowed to interacted with finder’s children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown

How is this dog around cats?: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Unknown

Bite history:: Waffles did not try to bite finder or her boyfriend.

Housetrained:: Unknown

Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown

Other Notes:: Unknown

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Waffles has no known medical issues

For a New Family to Know: Unknown

Date of intake:: 12/6/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 12/10/2017

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.

Summary:: Waffles approached the assessors after a few minutes in the room where he was intently sniffing around. When he did approach, he had a soft body. For most of the assessment he was aloof, more interested in sniffing the room than in the assessor. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary:: Waffles has displayed social, gently playful behavior toward female dogs. Behavior around male dogs has not yet been observed. The behavior team feels Waffles may be most compatible with gently playful female dogs. Follow up on behavior around male dogs should be conducted at a slow pace to respectful, socialized dogs.

Summary (1):: 12/8: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Waffles greets politely then engages in bouncy play when solicited.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Waffles so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: When Waffles initially arrived at the shelter, he displayed warning behaviors in his kennel towards novel people (barking, distance increasing). Though he has improved with handlers (attention seeking/social), Waffles readily startles and makes attempts to increase distance when uncomfortable; he will avoid eye contact and require some time to recover.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Waffles has been observed to readily startle, quickly becoming uncomfortable (jumping away, increasing distance). The behavior department believes Waffles may be best set up to succeed in an adult only home at this time due to the level of fear observed in the care center

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Upon intake, Waffles was barking and growling at the admissions counselor, so this is a behavior he may engage in when fearful. We have no history of Waffles in a home, so we do not know if this behavior will appear in a future home, but if it does guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Waffles to new and unfamiliar situations. Strength/leash pulling: Waffles is a large, strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.

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10 super cute dogs tonight….let’s do this everyone!
Waffles?? Yes, please! What a super fun, playful, loving fella! I’m sorry NYCACC got this one sick. Waffles should not be fighting for his life. Let’s get him saved! Praying and sharing with lots of love and hope. #SaveWaffles 🐾💜🙏🏻

According to Betty Crocker,
There’s something totally satisfying about making homemade waffles. A delicious combo of warm and fluffy and golden and crunchy, waffles are our favorite way to wake up in the morning.

What better way to start your day than with a wake up call from our WAFFLES?

Waffles is the greatest little man goes to the park does his own thing bot bothered by a yappy dogs or the squirrels just enjoying all the sights and sounds of the park Waffles is adorable well behaved boy who is appreciative of all he has. Let’s try to make sure he keeps the most important , his life, please adopt or offer to foster Waffles!!!Thank you!!

Beautiful Waffles needs to get out of the shelter..Please someone offer to foster..Fostering is temporary, and gives the rescue time to find a forever home for Waffles. Time Waffles will not get at the shelter…and fostering is free..Contact Help Desk on Rescues who offer free fostering, and save Waffles life.

Another day to have Waffles! Don’t pass up this delicious pup! He’s a catch and deserves a new home for the holidays! #SaveWafflesNOW 💜🤞
Please, is someone helping Judy Dukes in Facebook section??? She might be Waffles’ new person!!!

This is the worst time of the year to be on the Kill List..People are busy doing things, getting ready for the Holidays.. These poor babies are not getting the attention they would normally get…This is so wrong..They just killed a very sweet gir,l wearing her little Santa Outfit that was on yesterday’s list, only giving her a day..Why?? When other dogs get multiple times.. I am sick over it..Why is Waffles still here?..Please someone adopt or foster Waffles..They will destroy him if not adopted or fostered. Please over share these dogs..They need all the help they can get..I feel so helpless..

Where are all the 300 rescues?? ALF just rescued 130 dogs from Puerto Rico..Why can’t they rescue a dog or two from the kill shelter in their own backyard?..Can you imagine if everyone of those rescues just rescued 3 dogs a year from this shelter? We always get the same rescues coming through..It would take so much stress off of them if the other rescues got involved..We should contact all those dormant rescues, and ask them to help..Charity begins at home..then go around the Country rescuing dogs..Why are other States not coming to our kill shelter dogs rescue?

I am in agreement. Oone sees the same names over and over. Some rescues in high kill areas have agreements with rescues in other localities to vet applicants for out of staters interested in adopting or fostering these dogs. There people who transport. Like the lady in Florida who asked about fostering sweet Blair.

That’s what I keep saying. Charity begins at home. 300 NH rescues & it’s the same 10 who pull most of the time. It’s beyond frustrating. I know it can take time to vet potential fosters/adopters. Janet, does the ACC give NH a grace period to complete their process or is it a “Now or It’s Over” hardline?

Love Waffle in all his pictures, but the one where he has a subtle smile, a lifting of the corner of his lips is endearing in a perfect world a samaritan would have adopted Waffle and the little girl Blair together. It is not a perfect world and angel Blair is gone, but Waffle is still here in need of a home. Be his Samaritan.

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